Insurance: Non-contentious
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 7418 7000Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons handles big-ticket matters in both the life and non-life insurance markets, including major M&A deals. The firm also demonstrates strong expertise in bulk annuity transactions and Part VII transfers. The team advises an impressive roster of clients including domestic and international insurers and reinsurers. Its lawyers are known for advising insurance companies on sophisticated insurance distribution projects.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons advised Aegon on the sale of its UK individual protection business to Royal London.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinsent's have a strong team with considerable expertise and experience."
"The Pinsent's team has a clear understanding of UK law and regulation and they are able to translate this clearly into pragmatic advice."
"Pinsent's are always very responsive and accommodating of any challenging timelines."
"Pinsent's have a strong team with considerable expertise and experience."
"The Pinsent's team has a clear understanding of UK law and regulation and they are able to translate this clearly into pragmatic advice."
"Pinsent's are always very responsive and accommodating of any challenging timelines."
Notable Practitioners
Hammad Akhtar is the global head of transactional services at Pinsent Masons. He impresses with his adept handling of mergers and acquisitions in the insurance space as well as longevity de-risking transactions and Part VII transfers.
Iain Sawers is noted for his considerable regulatory expertise, advising clients on matters including corporate restructuring and new product development.
"Iain is an exceptional lawyer who provides clear and pragmatic advice."
"We couldn't have asked for a more helpful or knowledgeable lawyer than Iain."